Summary
Sample of Zizyphus jujuba fruit in a jar. This was collected and prepared by T.N.Mukharji as part of his work for the Indian Botanical Gardens. It was donated to the Museum by the Indian Government, Calcutta in 1887.
Physical Description
Cylindrical glass jar with black plastic screw-top lid containing dried dark brown fruits with a shrivelled surface. Two printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' labels with handwritten text affixed to front and reverse of jar.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1877
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Inscriptions
Printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' label with handwritten text affixed to front of jar reads: '1887 T.N. Mukharji Coll. / Medicinal Products / Case XLI No. 7' Printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' label with handwritten text affixed to reverse of jar reads: 'Medicinal products / 1887 T.N. Mukharji collection / Case XLI No 7 / Fruit of / Zizyphus jujuba, Lamk, Rhamneae'
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7 cm (Width), 7 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Buckthorn Family (Rhamnaceae), Economic Botany, Medicinal Plants
